ST. LOUIS (AP) — The world’s largest rodent is having a big moment. The capybara – a semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig -- is the latest in a long line of “it” animals to get star treatment during the holiday shopping season. Shoppers can find capybara slippers, ...
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in November to their fastest pace since March with home shoppers encouraged by a wider selection of properties on the market, even as mortgage rates mostly ticked higher. Existing home sales rose 4.8% last month, from October, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.15 million, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. Sales accelerated 6.1% compared with November last year, representing the biggest year-over-year gain since June 2021. The latest home sales topped the 4.1 million pace economists were expecting, according to ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. increasingly relies on Canadian crude oil to meet domestic demand and that relationship faces potential strain amid the threat of tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump. More than 50% of crude oil imported to the U.S. comes from Canada, up from 33% in 2013. The ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Starting a small business is hard. Figuring out what to do with a small business when an owner is ready to retire can be even more difficult. Small business owners say it is best to have a plan well in advance of making a big change like ceding a business to someone ...
LONDON — When Katja Vogt considers a Jaguar, she pictures a British-made car purring confidently along the Italian coastline — a vision of familiarity that conveys “that dreaming, longing feeling we all love.” She’s not sure what to think about Jaguar now after the 89-year-old ...
New Directions Youth and Family Services recently honored recipients of the agency’s Milestone Years of Service awards, which recognize individuals who dedicate their careers to helping Western New York children and families receiving New Directions services. Individuals from New Directions’ southern tier programs honored during the third quarter of 2024 are: - Paula Heyl, 10 years, Youth Support Specialist - Joseph Kashmer, 5 years, Maintenance Carpenter New Directions Youth and Family Services recently honored employees with the agency’s annual “Normative Awards”, ...
